(Toronto, Ontario) Tuesday, July 23 – Canada’s Walk of Fame, along with National Premier Partner RBC, announced today that Canadian rocker Burton Cummings is back by popular demand to kick off the fourth annual Canada’s Walk of Fame Festival. The six-time Juno Award-winner, along with his band, will perform at Massey Hall on Thursday, September 19. Cummings joins previously announced Festival headliner Serena Ryder, performing Friday, September 20. Additional headliners to be announced.
“The Canada’s Walk of Fame Festival is a staple in our annual celebration of Canadian excellence,” said Randy Lennox, President and CEO of Universal Music Canada and Talent Chair, Board of Directors, Canada’s Walk of Fame. “We are thrilled to welcome back fan favourite Burton Cummings to the 2013 lineup and look forward to more exciting announcements.”
Returning to Toronto from September 19-21, the Festival covers three days of music, featuring some of Canada’s most popular performers. Tickets for Canada’s Walk of Fame Festival go on sale Friday, July 26 at 10 AM.
The Canada’s Walk of Fame Festival is a central part of a series of signature events that include the Red Carpet Induction Ceremony, the Canada’s Walk of Fame Awards, the Inductee Charity Ball and the national broadcast on Global and Slice™, which will air in the fall (date and time tbc).
Funding has been provided by Celebrate Ontario and the Government of Ontario through the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund.